Durable responses to immunotherapy require the development of robust CD8+ T cell memory. A new study indicates that NRP1 differs from other checkpoint receptors as it functions as a checkpoint for the generation of memory.
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A.C.A. is a member of the SAB for Tizona Therapeutics, Compass Therapeutics, Zumutor Biologics, ImmuneOncia and Astellas Global Pharma Development Inc., which have interests in cancer immunotherapy. A.C.A.’s interests were reviewed and managed by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Partners Healthcare in accordance with their conflict of interest policies.
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Acharya, N., Anderson, A.C. NRP1 cripples immunological memory. Nat Immunol 21, 972–973 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41590-020-0759-5
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